Common name: Deepwater Sculpin

Scientific name: Myoxocephalus thompsonii (Girard, 1851)

Class:

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Order:

Scorpaeniformes (Sculpins and Scorpion Fishes)

Family:

Cottidae (sculpins)

Synonyms:

Myoxocephalus thompsoni (Girard, 1851)

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Lacustrine:

Deep water

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G5

Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).

State conservation status rank:

S3

Vulnerable in New York - Vulnerable to disappearing from New York due to rarity or other factors (but not currently imperiled); typically 21 to 80 populations or locations in New York, few individuals, restricted range, few remaining acres (or miles of stream), and/or recent and widespread declines.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Endangered

Listed as Endangered by New York State: in imminent danger of extirpation in New York. For animals, taking, importation, transportation, or possession is prohibited, except under license or permit. For plants, removal or damage without the consent of the landowner is prohibited.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

Y: Track all extant and selected historical EOs

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.102092/Myoxocephalus_thompsonii/